Foundation Evaluation.Measurements That Add Context.
FTGU offers foundation elevation measurements and more extensive foundation evaluations through our partnership with Noble Engineering. Get documented information about your property before deciding what to do next.
- Foundation elevation measurements
- Visible foundation conditions
- More extensive evaluation with Noble Engineering
- Crawl bot available for pier and beam homes
- Standalone service or home inspection add-on
What Does a Foundation Evaluation Include?
The scope starts with your question: are you buying a home, investigating a concern, or seeking more detail after an inspection? FTGU confirms the measurements, access, and engineering services needed for your property before scheduling.
Foundation Elevation Measurements
Measurements document differences in elevation across accessible areas of the home. They provide information to consider alongside visible conditions and the property's history.
Visible Conditions and Context
Cracks, sloping floors, door operation, drainage, and accessible foundation components help put the measurements in context. A single crack or elevation reading does not tell the whole story.
Noble Engineering Partnership
FTGU partners with Noble Engineering for more extensive foundation evaluations. FTGU's inspection observations and measurements support that process; engineering opinions are provided by the engineer.
Pier and Beam Crawl Bot
A crawl bot is available to view reachable areas beneath pier and beam homes. Clearance, obstacles, standing water, and access affect what can be observed. Ask about its use for your property.
Foundation Measurements in Practice
Start With the Property and Your Concern.
Discuss Your Property
Share the address, approximate size, foundation type, and the concern or transaction deadline.
Confirm Scope and Fee
FTGU explains the services, access requirements, and whether Noble Engineering's involvement is included in the quoted scope.
Document Conditions
FTGU collects the agreed measurements and observations. Access limitations are documented with the findings.
Review the Next Step
Use the findings and any agreed engineering evaluation to discuss your questions and next steps.
Foundation Evaluation FAQ
A standard home inspection includes observations of accessible foundation components and a written opinion about foundation performance. An expanded evaluation with elevation measurements and engineering involvement is a separately agreed service. Confirm the scope before booking.
No. Elevation measurements document relative height differences. They do not, by themselves, determine the cause of movement, establish structural adequacy, or prescribe repairs. Engineering conclusions come from the engineer as part of the agreed evaluation.
No. Measurements need to be considered with visible conditions, construction history, and other relevant information. The evaluation helps you understand the findings before making a repair decision.
FTGU inspects accessible pier and beam foundation components and has a crawl bot available. Access, clearance, and site conditions determine what can be viewed. Concealed or unreachable areas remain limitations.
Yes. Foundation evaluation services are available as a standalone appointment or as an add-on to a home inspection. Tell us your property size, location, foundation type, and concerns so we can quote the appropriate scope.
Request a property-specific quote. The fee depends on the property size, location, access, and agreed services. Confirm whether the quote includes Noble Engineering's evaluation and when each part will be delivered.
Foundation Evaluations in Beaumont and Southeast Texas
Based in Port Neches, FTGU serves Beaumont, Nederland, Groves, Port Arthur, Lumberton, Silsbee, Orange, Bridge City, Vidor, and surrounding communities. View our service area or confirm availability for your address.
Buying a property? Explore the buyer's home inspection. Investigating the sewer line as well? Learn about a sewer scope inspection.
Get the Right Scope for Your Property
Have a Foundation Question?
Tell us what you are seeing and when you need the evaluation.